In-Person: The Second Buddha – A Poetry Reading
with Yuyutsu Sharma
Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street, 12th Floor
Experience an unforgettable afternoon of poetry and reflection with the Himalayan poet Yuyutsu Sharma. This special event, “The Second Buddha: A Poetry Reading”, highlights the poet’s deep connection to Himalayan Buddhism and his extraordinary poetic journey.
Sharma will read from The Second Buddha Walk, a poetry collection inspired by the Rubin Museum’s “Second Buddha: Master of Time” exhibit, which celebrates the life and teachings of the ancient Tibetan teacher Guru Padmasambhava. Yuyutsu will delve into the spiritual landscapes that shaped his verses, weaving a rich tapestry of imagery and insight.
In addition to selections from The Second Buddha Walk, Yuyutsu will share recent works rooted in Nepalese Himalayan Buddhism, drawing from his acclaimed books, Milarepa’s Bones, The Nepal Trilogy, and Annapurna Poems. These works explore themes of meditation, pilgrimage, and the enduring power of sacred geography.
Beyond the readings, Yuyutsu will offer a rare glimpse into the transformative role of meditation and shamanic practices across South Asia in shaping his journey as a global traveling poet. His reflections will interlace personal stories, cultural observations, and poetic wisdom, creating a vibrant dialogue between tradition and modernity.
The event will conclude with a brief Q&A session, allowing the audience to engage directly with the poet, followed by a book signing opportunity.
Don’t miss this rare chance to witness the lyrical magic and profound spiritual insights of Yuyutsu Sharma, a poet whose words transcend borders and touch the soul.
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Yuyutsu Sharma
Yuyutsu Ram Dass Sharma is one of the few poets in the world who make their living with poetry. Named as “The world-renowned Himalayan poet,” (The Guardian) “One-Man Academy” (The Kathmandu Post) and “Himalayan Neruda” (Michael Graves, Brand Called You), Yuyutsu is a vibrant force on the world poetry stage.
He is also recipient of fellowships and grants from The Rockefeller Foundation, Ireland Literature Exchange, Trubar Foundation, Slovenia, The Institute for the Translation of Hebrew Literature and The Foundation for the Production and Translation of Dutch Literature. He is the author of eleven poetry collections including Lost Horoscope & New Poems, the Second Buddha Walk, A Blizzard in my Bones: New York Poems, Quaking Cantos: Nepal Earthquake Poems, Nepal Trilogy, Space Cake, Amsterdam and Annapurna Poems.